Fighting Back Against Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment in the workplace continues to plague female politicians. The article below, published in New York magazine, focuses on concerns voiced and changes proposed by numerous female French politicians. One major concern is the number of women who complain about sexual harassment and are retaliated against for reporting it. Unfortunately, women (or men) who denounce sexual harassment in the workplace often face termination. Recently, an abundance of sexual assault allegations have been made against various male French politicians, which range from groping to hitting. In the Journal de Dimanche column, politicians called current protections for employees ineffective, proposed legislative reforms, better compensation for those who suffer from sex harassment, and changes to the criminal justice system for fielding sexual assault claims. Such proposals were made in hopes of preventing future sexual harassment in the workplace. Sexual harassment is a universal issue and affects both women and men, in any field, at any age, no matter who their employer is. Laws against discrimination and harassment can differ depending on location. In the United States, the protections workers have can vary by state. Many attorneys and employment law firms are available to be contacted through their websites via online inquiries, by phone or by email. If you are experiencing discrimination and/or harassment at work in Missouri and want to better understand your rights, call a labor lawyer today.

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